Steven Strait

In writing his play "Almost, Maine," John Cariani knew he didn't want any lobsters, galoshes or characters saying "ayuh."

Like the persevering people of the state he grew up in, the play's popularity grew slowly, steadily. Despite a short-lived off-Broadway run in 2006, the play has become the most popular work in schools and community groups, surpassing such well-known titles "Our Town," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "You Can't Take It With You" and "Arsenic and Old Lace." It has received almost 1,500 amateur productions and 70 professional ones, including runs at Geva Theatre in Rochester, N.Y., Syracuse Stage and...

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In writing his play "Almost, Maine," John Cariani knew he didn't want any lobsters, galoshes or characters saying "ayuh."
Like the persevering people of the state he grew up in, the play's popularity grew slowly, steadily. Despite a...